Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your role at Vantive

The Associate Director, Global Business Strategy & Operations will support and lead discrete strategic initiatives that accelerate growth and performance across Vantive. This role will work closely with the Senior Director of Global Business Strategy and Operations, as well as other functional and commercials leaders to analyze opportunities and drive execution across functions. The Associate Director will be expected to operate with moderate autonomy, navigating the cross-functional nature of projects and delivering measurable business impact.  The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic or consulting background, experience driving projects independently and working with cross-functional teams, and have a strong executive presence.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead key initiatives and deliver on priority workstreams that accelerate growth and drive business performance within broader cross-regional or cross-functional programs (e.g., product launches, materials optimization, sales excellence)

• Build financial and operational models to assess impact; support KPI development and performance tracking.

• Independently conduct market research using internal and external resources; identify opportunities to socialize best practice outcomes across Vantive

• Drive initiatives forward through definition of key next steps as well as proactively flag any potential roadblocks to senior leadership.

• Prepare executive-ready presentations and contribute to senior leadership reviews.  Develop and draft materials requiring limited review by the Senior Director of Business Strategy and Operations.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are met.

• Work with the Global Head and Senior Director of Business Strategy and Operations as well as other key executive team members to review progress on key priorities and identify potential new initiatives to undertake.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture, supporting the broader cultural shift Vantive is developing.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

• 6+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, transformation, or commercial operations.

• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional projects in complex organizations.

• Solid financial and analytical capabilities, including business case development.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate analysis into insights.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Able to quickly ramp up on complex issues and synthesizes insights into actionable strategies.

• Executive Presence: Builds credibility and trust with senior stakeholders; able to identify paths for aligning diverse perspectives.

• Analytical Problem Solving: Brings strong quantitative and qualitative skills to evaluate business impact and guide decision-making.

• Project Leadership: Able to drive large, multi-stakeholder initiatives to successful execution

• Cultural Leadership: Exhibits a growth mindset and inclusive leadership, supporting Vantive’s evolving organizational culture

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $176,000 - $220,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For commercial roles, the estimated range does not include potential commission or other incentives. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodation

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